Century, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- The Town of Century is raising permit fees for the first time in eleven years. Most increases are around one hundred percent -- but variance fees are jumping nine hundred percent. Town Administrator Dave Murzin says the old fee schedule from 2014 no longer reflects the actual cost of processing permits. The town contracts with Emerald Coast Regional Council for plan reviews, which often costs more than what residents were paying. Officials say

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- Escambia County is looking for volunteers. The Board of County Commissioners is seeking residents interested in serving on the Escambia County Extension Council for zones one through twelve. Council members help shape Extension programs and advocate for agricultural and community education efforts. If you're interested, submit an information sheet by Friday, December 19th at 5 p.m. The council meets four to six times a year, and members

Escambia County, FL (Newsradio 92.3) -- The Watson Firm is giving back to the Pensacola community this Thanksgiving. Tomorrow morning at nine o'clock, they're hosting their annual Community Thanksgiving Grocery Giveaway at the Pensacola Interstate Fairgrounds. Local businesses and entrepreneurs are joining in to help. The tradition started back in 2017 with just 200 families—now it's grown dramatically. This year, they're preparing complete turkey dinners for the first 1,000